2025 WTA News & Gossip

[MargaretMcAleer]

I found this comment from Eala, a bit surprising , the WC that did well at the Miami tournament this year, she was playing a smaller tournament on clay the Oeiras Ladies Open where she was the top seed and lost in the round of 16 in straight sets to Udvardy 76(4) 64,
Eala stated she grew up on hard courts and needs to get better on clay?
Didnt Eala spend 7 years at the Rafa academy I am certain she would have got plenty of practice on clay courts there!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Emma Navarro won the 2nd set 63 over Ostapenko
Going 3 in Stuggart
3rd set both players broke each others serve early, Navarro had her chances, Ostapenko too strong in the end
Ostapenko d Navarro 75 36 62

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just a reminder,
There will be no matches in WTA500n Stuttgart on Friday 18h April, as Good Friday falls on that date and it is a public holiday
The QFs will be played on Saturday 19th of April.

 

[don_fabio]

Emma Navarro won the 2nd set 63 over Ostapenko
Going 3 in Stuggart
3rd set both players broke each others serve early, Navarro had her chances, Ostapenko too strong in the end
Ostapenko d Navarro 75 36 62

Iga right now:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga right now:

BTW this will be their first meeting on clay, regardless of the H2H 5-0 Ostapenko has against Iga

 

[kskate2]

Sara Sorribes has announced she is take a break from professional tennis,she dosent now if it is temporary or permanent, she said she needs a break mentally and physically.

Because I don't trust the the governing bodies. How do we know she's not serving a silent ban?

 

[kskate2]

I meant to post this earlier. Diana is suffering her sophomore slump. Girl won 3 titles last year. Can barely get out of R1 this year.

 

[kskate2]

Iga right now:

It's not just Osta. If she somehow finds her way past Ms Latvia. Everyone else in the draw has Iga blood on their hands except for Jaz and Elise.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Because I don't trust the the governing bodies. How do we know she's not serving a silent ban?

Well we dont, though she posted a long post today outlining her reasons, so until we know more, all we can do is take her on her word.
Sara last played a tournament April 1 in singles losing in the 1st round, then 5 days later won the doubles title in Bogota with Cristina Bucsa

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I meant to post this earlier. Diana is suffering her sophomore slump. Girl won 3 titles last year. Can barely get out of R1 this year.

Early days with new coach Safina, let see if she can get Diana out of this slump, she can play well on all surfaces

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Caroline Garcia has withdrawn from Madrid, after having more tests on her back, needs to take time for treatment and recovery, hopes to be ready for Rome, main goal is to be strong and healthy for Roland Garros

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA500 Stuggart,
QFs, Saturday 19th April,

Pegula (3) vs Alexandrova H2H 2 All recent match Charleston 2025, Pegula won in 3 sets
Swiatek (2) vs Ostapenko H2H Ostapenko 5-0 this is their first meeting on clay
Sabalenka (10) vs Mertens H2H Sabalenka leads 8-2
Paolini (5) vs Gauff (4) H2H Gauff leads 2-0

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ostapenko's preparation for facing Iga Swaitek is going to a Pizzeria ( Ristorante Trattoria Vivaldi)
Lets see how that works out for her tomorrow.

 

[kskate2]

I would say the girl can eat anything she want and beat Iga. 6-3 3-6 6-2

 

[don_fabio]

At this point it looks like Ostapenko's main mission on a tour is to beat Iga, anytime anywhere. What a bizzare H2H.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

At this point it looks like Ostapenko's main mission on a tour is to beat Iga, anytime anywhere. What a bizzare H2H.

Being indoors was a big factor for Ostapenko as well, I wasnt surprised she won, players know how to beat Iga, especially on a faster surface, going hard and flat into her fhand wing. Ostapenko extends her H2H 6-0, Iga and her coach Wim Fissette were watching Osta's last match as well, it really didnt help her in the match.
A cool handshake at the net from Iga! she isnt a Happy Camper at all
Osta has defeated Iga on all surfaces with this win today

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ostapenko after beating Swiatek,
" She's a great clay court player as well. But you know, I won the French Open.So I can say the same thing about myself"
BTW,
Osta's W/L record in 2025
Tournaments where she faced Swiatek 8-1
Other tournaments 2-8

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Results of QF matches,
Sabalenka 64 61 over Mertens, Saba played well especially in the 2nd set
Pegula was very flat in her match against Alexandrova, losing 60 64
Ostapenko d Swiatek extends her H2H 6-0, 63 36 62
There is one more QF match in action Paolini v Gauff, Paolini won the 1st set 64 and it is early in the 2nd set
Paolini d Gauff 64 63, solid win from Jazz. her first win against Coco, also her first Top 10 win of the season

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA500 Stuggart
SFs, Sunday 20th April,

Sabalenka (1) vs Paolini (5) Sabalenka leads their H2H 4-2

Ostapenko vs Alexandrova H2H 5 all,, most recent match Feb 24 Linz Ostapenko won 62 63

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga Swiatek has to defend 4000 points in the next 3 tournaments, she is under a lot of pressure, there is a risk of even leaving the Top Ten by June
In her match today she did have a chance to win this match, why take a bathroom break when having momentum after winning the 2nd set?
4 2nd serve returns missed 2-4 in the 3rd set, which she should have made? Iga is one of the WTA's best returners, Ostapenko does really live in Iga's head!